2000 Dodge Dakota fuel system, gasoline problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2000 Dodge Dakota — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased this 2000 dodge dakota , engine light constantly on stating large leak in evap system. P0455. Fuel leak at gas cap. No way to fix this, odor is strong smell the gas leaking out. Unable to pass nys inspection! *tr”
filed Jun 8, 2013
“Truck fuel leak. 2000 dodge dakota quad cab purchased new december 1999; mileage 66,000 + ; extensive preventative maintenance performed on vehicle, also garaged when not in use; truck is not 4wd and is only driven over paved roads. . Started smelling fuel in garage, then could smell fuel when…”
filed Mar 6, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Dakota | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Dakota | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Dakota | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 Dakota | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Dakota | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Dakota | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 Dakota | 13 | 2% |
| 2001 Dakota | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 Dakota | 34 | 8% |
| 1996 Dakota | 10 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.